The Homeland Security & Defense Business Council’s National Conversation brings together more than 100 industry leaders and government officials to explore and discuss the critical issues impacting the Homeland Security Enterprise, as well as advance the strategic vision and direction for the nation’s homeland security efforts. The afternoon program features a series of moderated conversations between government officials and industry leaders, and concludes with a networking cocktail reception for all attendees.
The event launches the release of the Council’s 4th Annual Report of our 20/20 Project on the State of the Homeland Security Enterprise. This year’s report focuses on the Promise of Innovation and Pain of Protests in the homeland security market.
Conversationalists this year include:
Kevin McAleenan, Commissioner, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, DHS
William Bryan, Acting Under Secretary, Science and Technology Directorate, DHS
Tammy Meckley, Associate Director, Immigration Records and Identity Services Directorate, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, DHS
Derek Benner, Executive Associate Director, Homeland Security Investigations, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, DHS